Likaså

Likaså is a Swedish adverb and conjunction meaning “likewise,” “in the same way,” or “as well.” It is used to indicate that what follows applies equally to another person or situation, or to introduce a parallel statement.

Etymology and usage history: The term is formed from lika meaning “like” or “equal” and så meaning “so.” It has appeared in written Swedish since the early modern period and is typically written as one word, though older texts sometimes show it as two words, lika så. It tends to be more formal or literary than everyday synonyms such as också or även.

Usage notes: Likaså is common in formal, legal, academic, or literary context and often signals a parallel or additional obligation. It can connect clauses within a sentence, as in “Företaget följer policyn; likaså gäller det för deras partners.” It can also begin a sentence to refer back to a previously stated principle, e.g., “Likaså gäller att alla registrerar sig.” In casual speech, speakers often prefer än eller något av de informella alternativen.

Examples:

- Enligt policyn måste anställda bära skyddsutrustning. Likaså gäller det för besökare.

- Företaget följer lokala miljökrav; likaså följer det internationella riktlinjer.

- Styrelsen godkände budgeten. Likaså krävs godkännande från revisionskommittén.

Se also: relaterade ord inkluderar likaledes, också och även. Likaså används främst i skriftliga och formella sammanhang, medan andra synonymer är vanligare i vardagligt språk.